Title

The Microsoft FTP service must not be installed unless required. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Unnecessary services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption.

Check Content

If the server has the role of an FTP server, this is NA. Run "Services.msc". If the "FTP Publishing Service" (Service name: MSFTPSVC) is installed and not disabled, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove or disable the "FTP Publishing Service" (Service name: MSFTPSVC). To remove the "FTP Server" role from a system: Start "Server Manager" Select "Roles" in the left pane. In the right pane, scroll down to the "Web Server (IIS)" section. Under "Role Services", select "Remove Role Services". On the "Role Services" screen, de-select "FTP Publishing Service". Click "Next" and "Remove".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-83309r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-26602

Group Title: Microsoft FTP Service Disabled

Expert Comments

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